Coming into this week, it seemed we might any day be needing to ask area school superintendents their game plan, given recent news reports of the possible dismantling of the nation's education…
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From the editor
The idea for Project Graduation began at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School 45 years ago and locally it has been around for over about four decades. The program was started to bring to light…
Where It's At
How do you "winter?" The cold, snowy season inspires many of us to don skates, skis, or snowshoes; while others prefer pulling on snow boots for walks around their favorite outdoor places. Like…
Joe's Journal
No, I am not talking about the season, the weather, or the "whatever you want to call it" in Washington.
No, the new sports season began on Sunday after the 2024-2025 Super Bowl. Today, all…
On Jan. 31, Matt Thibault resigned as Southport's only school bus driver. Since then, the school has used Community School District substitute drivers to fill the void.
On Feb. 6, several…
"A Complete Unknown" - (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old…
"The Room Next Door" - (PG13; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Ingrid and Martha, once inseparable friends during their days at a magazine, took vastly different paths in life. Ingrid (…
During a special meeting Feb. 10, the Community School District Board of Trustees unanimously passed language for an up to $1.6 million bond referendum this spring. The district said the bond…
Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT), an accredited land trust since 2014, is pleased to announce that it is now applying for its second 5-year renewal of…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
St. Andrews Auxiliary is holding an Employee Appreciation lunch for the St. Andrews Campuses for MaineHealth on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The Auxiliary volunteers are preparing…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We must not confirm RFK Jr. to head HHS. We already face a measles outbreak in Texas among unvaccinated children and outbreaks of tuberculosis in Kansas and North Carolina…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Our democracy is in a fragile state, and for good reason. For decades both Democrats and Republicans have facilitated the movement of vast amounts of wealth to the richest…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We do have options. Unfortunately our school boards and superintendents for Wiscasset and Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor appear dismissive and …
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Ten years ago, conservative Catholic scholar and political essayist Andrew Sullivan wrote, “In terms of our liberal democracy and constitutional order, Donald Trump is an…
The First Bank sponsored this week's Community Lunch Feb. 10. Boothbay Harbor branch manager Adam Climo oversaw his crew and provided ham, mashed potatoes, Hawaiian rolls, salad, and delicious…
The Boothbay Region YMCA's Y Arts group were awarded two trophies in Sacramento at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival West, held over the weekend of Feb. 7-9.
Reported Y Arts director…
Area fire departments are on the scene of a fire in a garage at the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District on Sea Street. Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport and Boothbay Region Ambulance…
63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard
The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…
Obituary
Yvonne M. Kendley, 86, died Feb. 5, 2025 at Avita of Brunswick.
Yvonne was born Nov. 12, 1938 in Madera, California to Cressie Manning and Edna Johnson Manning. Yvonne grew up in…
Obituary
Abbie Ann Roberts, 94, of Nobleboro, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025. She was born in Waltham, Mass. on Jan. 15, 1931, to Robert and Clarissa Henry.
She attended Chandler School of Business.…
Winter, it sure has been an “old-fashioned winter.” Snow, snow and more snow. …
Dr. Mary Miller brought five Boothbay Harbor Region High School chorus students - Adaline Barter, Rose Campbell, Natalie Flagg, Hannah Hills and Owen Cox - to participate in the District III…
Chief's Column
Winter is most certainly still with us, with a combination of an extended period of colder weather and a series of snowstorms affecting our region with increasing snow depths.
As…
This February, we’re continuing our mission to share the love in the Boothbay Harbor Region—one small act of appreciation at a time. Last week, we cheered on our favorite food spots. This week, we…
On Sunday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a free Sound Bath at the Dresden Village Meetinghouse/St. John’s Church, 630 Gardiner Road, Dresden.
Sound “Wizard” Jay Schwed of…
The Community Information Meeting at the Southport Methodist Church (from last Thursday Feb 6, due to snow) has been rescheduled to Monday Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Obituary
Marjorie A. Davis, 89, of Trevett, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Feb. 6, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born Marjorie Anna Lewis on Nov. 28, 1935 to…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2025 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
The First Bank will be hosting this week's Community Lunch at Brady's. The snow will be plowed and the walkways clear so bring yourself…
Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be fraught – not knowing where or if you should report (you should – it’s a crime), feelings of shame (even though it’s not your fault – blame the…
In recent years, cryptocurrency scams have surged, with billions stolen annually. One of the biggest drivers of this trend? Romance scams. By building trust and forging deep emotional…
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor hosted a free community lunch highlighting presenters from our own CRC (Community Resource Council) and Catholic Charities…
For 19 summers, Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog, a nature-adventure day camp, has offered kids the opportunity to learn, play, and be creative on the rolling hills of Salt Bay Farm and the shores…
Great Salt Bay defeated Boothbay, 28-19, on Feb. 5 to claim the Busline League Small Conference Boys' basketball championship. The Eagles used a 2-3 zone to start the game and finished with a man-…
The Lincoln County commissioners are sending two employees to Dallas for the Conference on Crimes Against Women. This is the second year in a row witness advocate Abriana Delana…
Join us Sunday at 1pm for live music with Jack Duggins and pre-gaming for the Eagles vs KC Chiefs. Darts will be in the back room on a…
The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) released the requirements for private insurance plans designed to replace the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Once these plans receive…
Four hundred lobster bites in 90 minutes. It’s no small feat, but the Boothbay Craft Brewery crew pulled it off on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the 6th annual Chef Summit…
Bobbie Robinson has worked 39 years as a full-time 911 emergency dispatcher and three years part-time, but later this spring she will end her career with Lincoln County. Communications Director…
The MathCounts team from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb placed first in the regional competition on Saturday, Feb. 1. The regional event was held at Kennebec Valley Community…
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts is proud to present Maine K-12 Clay, a unique exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of young ceramic artists from…
Finding Our Voices urges lawmakers to prioritize domestic violence at State House rally. Survivors from five counties talked with Governor Janet T. Mills about changes they feel are needed for the…
Stay home or travel safe today! Harbor Theater is closed this evening, Thursday, February 6.
We will reopen tomorrow night with a new film: THE ROOM NEXT DOOR at 7 p.m. Friday,…
